About this role
Join Our Team
Are you passionate about helping people, building positive workplace relationships, and supporting a great employee experience? We're looking for a Human Resource Associate to join our team in Grand Rapids.
In this role, you'll partner with operational leaders and employees to support recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, training, compliance, and day-to-day HR operations. This is a hands-on position that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while gaining broad Human Resources experience in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do
- Support the onboarding process for new hires, including new hire orientation and compliance documentation.
- Assist with recruiting efforts, interviewing.
- Maintain employee records and ensure HR files are accurate and up to date.
- Help managers and associates navigate HR policies, procedures, and programs.
- Assist with employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
- Monitor training compliance and help coordinate employee development activities.
- Facilitate employee recognition and engagement initiatives.
- Partner with operational leadership to support staffing and workforce planning needs.
- Participate in special projects and other HR-related duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
- Previous HR, administrative, hospitality, retail, or customer service experience preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HR systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What Makes You Successful
- You enjoy working with people and building relationships.
- You are approachable, organized, and dependable.
- You can balance administrative responsibilities with employee support.
- You are comfortable working independently while collaborating with multiple leaders and departments.
- You maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- You have a positive attitude and a strong customer service mindset.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to grow your HR career with a dynamic organization.
- Exposure to all aspects of Human Resources.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Ability to make a direct impact on employee engagement and organizational success.
- Competitive pay and benefits package.
If you're ready to build your HR career and support a team-focused workplace culture, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!